In 1513, Niccolò Machiavelli sat in exile and wrote the most ruthlessly practical guide to power ever committed to paper. He wasn’t interested in how things should work. He was interested in how they do. Five centuries later, most SaaS companies treat their user documentation as an afterthought: a support cost to minimise, a page… Read more »
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Podcast 166: From founder-led to process-driven; how to build a culture that scales
In this episode of the Cherryleaf Podcast, Ginny Critcher talks with Ben French, leadership development consultant and business coach, about what it really takes to transition an organisation from founder-led to a more structured, process-driven way of working. Drawing on their shared experience working with a global football organisation, Ben and Ginny explore the tension… Read more »
Cherryleaf UK Technical Writer/Author jobs indicator – May 2026 results
Over recent months, we’ve been using AI to conduct a monthly survey that tracks hiring demand for Technical Authors across the UK. The market for documentation professionals remains broadly stable. Demand for Technical Writer roles has eased slightly, while Technical Author roles have grown modestly. Open vacancies by job board This table summarises the number… Read more »
From Prompts to Workflows: 4 Practical Ways Technical Writers Can Use AI
Many technical writers have experimented with ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or Gemini, but experimenting is not the same as integrating. How do you turn those one-off prompts into reliable workflows that genuinely improve documentation quality and reduce manual effort? This webinar introduces four practical approaches to using AI in technical writing and documentation management: chatbot agents,… Read more »
Free technical writing skills pack for AI course delegates
We’re pleased to announce a new bonus for delegates enrolling in the certificate version of our Using Generative AI in Technical Writing elearning course. What’s new? Anyone who signs up for the certificate version of the course will now receive a free pack of eleven technical writing skills.md files. These are ready-made, practical resources you… Read more »